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Oldcastle Windows & Doors: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Oldcastle-compatible windows and doors across Fort Lauderdale, with typical installed replacement costs running $4,500-$15,000 for window systems and $8,000-$25,000 for impact-rated door assemblies. Most Oldcastle parts we carry on our Fort Lauderdale trucks, and we can usually match your series and have a written quote ready before anyone picks up a tool. Homeowners usually discover a problem when the sash won’t stay open, the lock tongue won’t engage the keeper, or they notice daylight between the frame and the weatherstrip after a storm season.

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Which Oldcastle Models This Applies To

Oldcastle building envelope products in South Florida fall into several series, and matching the right part means reading the label. Look for the etched code in the glass corner or the stamped metal label on the hinge side of the frame - it’ll carry a series prefix like OC-100, OC-200, or the coastal-rated OC-Impact line. The OC-Impact series, common in Fort Lauderdale homes built after 2017, uses a heavier-duty balance system and a laminated glass specification that won’t interchange with standard OC-200 sashes.

We’ve seen the confusion firsthand in Victoria Park, where a homeowner ordered a standard OC-200 tilt latch for an OC-Impact window and found the mounting holes misaligned by 3/16 inch. That’s the kind of mismatch that turns a Saturday morning into a second trip. For hardware, we source OEM Oldcastle components where the series is still active, and quality aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware and Amesbury for discontinued lines. The aftermarket route saves roughly 15-20% on parts cost, but we always confirm the spec against your existing piece before we quote - under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price is written before any work starts, and that means the right part, not a guess.

Signs Your Oldcastle Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The coil balance or block-and-tackle system has lost tension. In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, we’ve found the balance shoes crack after 8-12 years as the polymer hardens, especially on west-facing windows that bake afternoon sun.
• Lock tongue misses the keeper or grinds. The multipoint locking mechanism has shifted or the cam is worn. Settlement in older Fort Lauderdale homes, particularly the slab-on-grade construction common in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge, throws the frame out of square by small degrees the lock won’t tolerate.
• Visible gap at the weatherstrip after closing. The compression seal has flattened or the fin seal has torn at the corners. Florida’s UV exposure degrades EPDM rubber faster than northern climates - we regularly see fin seals harden and shrink within 6-8 years.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) has lost its seal and the desiccant is saturated. Once the seal fails, the IGU can’t be repaired; the entire sash glass must be replaced with a new dual-pane assembly.
• Frame corner separates or bows. The mechanical corner joint has loosened or the vinyl has thermally expanded beyond its design tolerance. This is structural - the frame’s integrity is compromised, and patching it with caulk hides a problem that’ll worsen through hurricane season.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Fort Lauderdale homes, window replacement runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on count, series, and whether we’re matching existing trim or replacing it. Impact-rated door assemblies range $8,000-$25,000, with the spread driven by size, hardware grade, and permit requirements for the Miami-Dade/Broward HVHZ code. Parts-only calls, where we’re swapping balances, locks, or weatherstrip on otherwise sound units, typically fall in the $180-$650 range installed.

Every quote we write lists parts and labor as separate line items, with material brands named by name - no bundled charges. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work: if the sash still drifts or the lock still grinds, we make it right. Our crews carry a documented photo record on every visit, included standard, so you have evidence of what we found and what we did. No change order gets signed without your signature, and no work proceeds on a change until it is.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a short list an owner can safely check: verify the series label, photograph the failed part, and confirm whether the window is still under any existing warranty. Beyond that, Oldcastle window and door hardware involves precise tolerances - a balance replacement requires supporting the sash weight, and impact-rated units have interlocking components that won’t seat properly if the frame is even slightly twisted.

We’ve been called to Fort Lauderdale jobs where a homeowner’s DIY attempt stripped the balance shoe track or cracked the jamb liner, turning a $220 parts call into a $900 sash replacement. If you’re not certain of the series match, or if the unit is impact-rated, the cost of a wrong part usually exceeds the cost of getting it right the first time. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll confirm compatibility before we drive - estimates are free, and the price is written before anyone picks up a tool.

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